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February 25, 2006 Mould problems fall outside of home inspection CFCN.ca POSTED AT 5:49 PM Friday, February 25 Buying a new home is a major investment and many people use a home inspector to make sure they aren't getting a lemon. But an inspection is no guarantee that the home you are buying is in perfect condition. One Calgary man learned the hard way and now he is now paying for the repairs. George Beres bought his home in July, 2002. He had the home inspected and was told there was some moisture damage in the bathroom and the roof would need replacing in five years. But Beres says after living in the home for just a few months, he realized the problem was much larger. His family starting having respiratory problems and he found wet walls and black insulation. He says he called the home inspector to find out why it hadn't been detected but says he was simply put off. Darcy McGregor represents the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors. He says an inspection can only show so much and problems like mould can start in as little as 24 hours. McGregor recommends using an inspector who is a member of the association and uses a moisture detector to search for dampness. The company that did the inspection on Beres' house faxed CFCN a copy of the inspection contract it uses. It states the inspector will not test for environmental concerns like fungus, insects or rodents. Here is the actual Posting at CFCN TV.
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